Education
BY CATHERINE WHITE
CCISD to reduce uncertified teachers
Also of note
The district will also focus on retention of certified teachers by offering two-year mentorship programs with training and stipends for certified mentor teachers, professional learning opportunities and additional stipends for critical staffing areas. Number of uncertified teachers by grade level, content area in 2025-26 The district plans to reduce the hiring of uncertified teachers by around 20% annually Elementary Core Subjects (EC-6)
Clear Creek ISD’s board of trustees approved a plan at its Feb. 2 meeting to reduce the amount of uncertified teachers in accordance with state requirements. The plan outlines the transition from the use of District of Innovation waivers to hire uncertified teachers in core subjects by the 2029-30 school year, as required by House Bill 2, which passed in the 89th Texas Legislature. As of the 2025-26 school year, the district employs 45 uncertified teachers in core subject areas which accounts for nearly 2% of all district teachers, according to district documents. The plan will require new uncertified teachers to enroll in an educator preparation program, or EPP, within 30 days of hire and are provided with individualized support plans
Share of new hires without Texas certification Data reflects the latest information from the Texas Education Agency for the 2024-25 school year.
60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0
51.51%
24.24.%
14.7%
10
4.26% 1.35%
Secondary English
12
Secondary Math
9
Secondary Science
7
Secondary Social Studies
7
SOURCE: TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY/COMMUNITY IMPACT
SOURCE: CLEAR CREEK ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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